Hip Replacement Surgery Errors
Hip replacement surgeries are invasive procedures that can help people regain mobility and strength if performed correctly. However, these surgeries can have majorly destructive effects on a person’s health if mistakes are made. Hip replacement errors can leave patients in severe pain and unable to walk. In addition, the financial cost of repairing damages caused by a hip replacement mistake can prove particularly high.
In some cases, the surgeon responsible for your hip replacement error can also be obligated to cover any additional medical bills to correct the mistake. If you have been injured because of a surgeon’s negligence, contact the Philadelphia surgical error lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.
Damages Caused by Hip Replacement Mistakes
A surgeon has a responsibility to their patients to complete a surgery without any major mistakes. In the case of a hip replacement procedure, a surgeon must remove damaged bone and tissue, install the replacement, and adjust it so that the bone socket works properly. This should allow patients to regain their mobility once they have gone through the proper physical therapy.
However, the following issues may arise because of a surgical mistake made during this procedure:
- Inability to walk
- Stiffness when walking
- Pain when moving the leg
- Tissue damage around the hip socket
- Bone fractures
These complications can prove troublesome to treat and very expensive for a patient. However, you are not alone during this difficult time.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered because of a hip replacement surgery error, there may be legal action available. For more information regarding your rights and options as an injured patient, contact the Philadelphia surgical error attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.